Utility Maximized Two-level Game-Theoretic Approach for Bandwidth Allocation in Heterogeneous Radio Access Networks

To solve the optimal bandwidth allocation problem in heterogeneous radio access networks (H-RANs), a two-level game-theoretic approach is proposed to maximize the utility of network providers and users by considering the network resource distributions and service demands. In the area-level game, the Nash equilibrium is achieved by using a noncooperative game for the bandwidth allocation in different areas to maximize network utility. Moreover,...